Not every Christmas is wrapped in joy and bright lights. For those carrying grief, stress, or uncertainty, this season can feel especially hard—but even here, hope can still quietly exist.
Author: SOMM247
6 Things I’ve Learned From Our Journey In/Out of Homeschooling
I wrote this post over 10 years ago when our family made one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make — to step away from homeschooling and enroll our kids in a local Christian school. Now, reading this after again having to make tough transitional decisions to leave the private school and return… Continue reading 6 Things I’ve Learned From Our Journey In/Out of Homeschooling
When You’re Your Own Biggest Foe
Living with Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis I’ve learned that with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, I’m often my own biggest foe. Yes—technically, my body is fighting against itself. But what I really mean is my struggle with perseverance. The Everyday Battle Every day, I have to tell myself no to things that once brought me joy.… Continue reading When You’re Your Own Biggest Foe
Remembering the Heart of Marriage in the Midst of Motherhood
It isn't often that I write a post in reference to a previously reviewed book. Today, I will. This is for the moms out there… I was re-reading Hope Unfolding by Becky Thompson recently when I came across something I had completely forgotten—something I believe so many moms need to hear. Becky managed to put… Continue reading Remembering the Heart of Marriage in the Midst of Motherhood
10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self
With today’s “average” life expectancy, I’m officially at (okay…a little past) the halfway point. Even typing that feels surreal. It makes me feel old! And in this so-called “old age,” I’ve found myself spending more time looking back—not living in regret, but reflecting on what really matters and what I hope to pass on to… Continue reading 10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self
Numbering My Days
I originally wrote this nearly a decade ago. My kids are older now—two are basically adults—and while my season has shifted, my heart hasn’t. I still feel the same pull to soak in every moment, praying often that I don’t forget to number my days. I decided to share these words again, not only as… Continue reading Numbering My Days
A Letter to my “Tween-age” Daughter
a letter of advice to my “tween-age” daughter with love
What I Wish I Knew Sooner: Encouragement for Others on a Healing Journey
If I could go back and talk to myself in 2021—the year everything felt heavy, confusing, and uncertain—I’d wrap her in a hug and whisper, “You don’t have to figure it all out today. Healing is possible, but it won’t match everyone else…it will be your own story.” Living with autoimmune disease has been a… Continue reading What I Wish I Knew Sooner: Encouragement for Others on a Healing Journey
Digging Deeper: My Natural Healing Toolbox
Healing is never one-size-fits-all. I know that every person, every situation, every journey of healing can (and very well may be) different from mine, but I still feel that there is value in hearing how someone else found healing. Maybe there is something in my journey that will be the cycle breaker you need to… Continue reading Digging Deeper: My Natural Healing Toolbox
East Meets West: Combining Modern Medicine with Natural Healing
Without the western medicine, I would never have been able to get my autoimmune diseases controlled enough for me to begin my true healing. But I also 100% believe that eastern medicine is equally necessary, as it focuses on not simply controlling the symptoms, but healing the deeper issues.
Straight Outta My Mind 